

| Subject: | Re: best way to remove original hose clamps? |
| From: | Mike Collum |
| Date: | Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:23:06 -0500 |
Like these: http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00947390000P?vName=Tools&cName=MechanicsTools&sName=Automotive%20Specialty%20Tools&psid=FROOGLE01&sid=IDx20070921x00003a Mike Collum wrote: > Hose clamp pliers. > > I got mine from Sears and they're cable operated so the "working" part > can get into hard to reach places. > > Mike > > > > Wesley Pegden wrote: >> I'm planning on (finally) doing my engine compartment fuel lines >> tomorrow. >> >> Before I do this, I was wondering what the "correct" way is to remove >> the little factory original hose clamps (the ones that don't have >> screws)? In the past I've always just worked these with pliers until I >> can bend them off---what's the best way to remove them to avoid damage >> to anything like a nipple the hose is over? >> >> Thanks very much, >> Wes >> '83 1.9l westy >> >
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